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How Sailing Works
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Sailing has been a popular recreational sport since the 17th century. Learn about different types of sailing, sailing terms and sailing safety.
How Solar Sails Work
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What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission and find out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.
How to Join a Sailing Club
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How do you join a sailing club? Learn everything you need to know about joining a sailing club at HowStuffWorks.
How Do You Sleep When Sailing Solo for 4,000 Miles?
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Four weeks and 4,000 miles is a long time to get by on catnaps during a solo sailing race.
How Solar Sail Technology Works
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What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission and find out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.
Female Citizen Scientists Set Sail to Tackle Ocean Plastic
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EXXpedition founder Emily Penn will captain the 300, all-female crew in its first Round the World sailing voyage.
15 Types of Boats Making Wakes and Sailing the High Seas
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If you're daydreaming about open water, there's a good chance you've wondered about the types of boats you might see—or own.
The Origins of the Steamship
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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.
Why is it bad luck to change the name of a ship?
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Sailors are known for superstitions about good and bad luck while sailing, including one about the name of the ship itself.
Slide Down Daredevil's Peak
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HowStuffWorks sails with Royal Caribbean to see how North America's tallest waterslide, Daredevil's Peak, works!